Commemorative Medal of Pope Francis' Visit to Armenia (June 24-26, 2016)
Identifier
ANRO-1772
Reference Description
Obverse: A nimbate bust of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, facing forward in a blessing gesture. He is depicted wearing a chasuble and pallium, holding a gospel book in his left hand. Surrounding the design is the inscription "ARMENIAM VISIT _ XXIV • XXVI • IVNII • MMXVI," commemorating Pope Francis' visit to Armenia in June 2016. A dotted and solid border frames the design, and the signature "D. LONGO" is inscribed on the left near the saint's shoulder, acknowledging the artist's contribution.
Reverse: The papal coat of arms prominently, surmounted by a tripartite mitre and crossed keys. Below the shield is the papal motto, "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO," inscribed on a ribbon. Surrounding the design is the text "FRANC _ ISCVS," emphasizing Pope Francis' name. At the bottom of the design, the signature "D. LONGO" appears near the rim, and the letters "P.M." (Pontifex Maximus) are engraved, affirming the pope's title. The mark "OMEA - MI" is placed on the lower right near the edge, denoting the mint and workshop location.
Specifications: Gilt Bronze, 50mm, 60g
Artist / Engraver: Daniela Longo
Mint: OMEA - Milano
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Reverse: The papal coat of arms prominently, surmounted by a tripartite mitre and crossed keys. Below the shield is the papal motto, "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO," inscribed on a ribbon. Surrounding the design is the text "FRANC _ ISCVS," emphasizing Pope Francis' name. At the bottom of the design, the signature "D. LONGO" appears near the rim, and the letters "P.M." (Pontifex Maximus) are engraved, affirming the pope's title. The mark "OMEA - MI" is placed on the lower right near the edge, denoting the mint and workshop location.
Specifications: Gilt Bronze, 50mm, 60g
Artist / Engraver: Daniela Longo
Mint: OMEA - Milano
Edge:
Mintage:
Reference:
Image shown:
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Citation
“Commemorative Medal of Pope Francis' Visit to Armenia (June 24-26, 2016),” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed January 22, 2025, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1772.